Medium to deep golden colour with rather small bubbles. The nose is mature and nutty with a hint of oxidation, windfall, roasted nuts and pastry notes. The palate is full bodied, less evolved than the nose, some Sherry-like notes, crushed nuts, ripe stone fruit and red berries with chocolate and pastry notes, mild creaminess, rounded acidity and a long dense finish. Far from a classic style but nice bite on the palate for lovers of full bodied rich and Pinot dominated Champagne. More evolution/oxidation on the nose but the palate keeps together well.